Grower Trainings This Month!
April 25, 2024
Enhancements to the Vendor Portal training for growers
Option 1: April 25, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Link to join meeting: Click here to join the meeting or
Call-in option: +1 564-999-2000, Conference ID: 820 186 654#
Option 2: April 25, 2024 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Link to join meeting: Join the meeting now or
Call-in option: +1 564-999-2000, Conference ID: 138 185 75#
We hope you can join us for one of these training times.
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Last Years Growers Do NOT Need to Reapply for 2024 Season
We are in the middle of the contract cycle for growers. If you are a grower that was approved last season and took transactions, you do not need to apply again ahead of the 2024 FMNP season.
If you are a new grower, or did not participate in the 2023 season, you must submit a grower application found here.
W-9 Forms/Grower Authorization
W-9 forms are still required for all new growers before they can accept FMNP transactions. If you were an approved grower for the 2023 season, you do not need to submit a new W-9 form unless there has been a change in your business (name, tax ID, etc.).
Four things are needed for FMNP grower approval:
1. Grower Application
2. CDP Merchant Agreement (sent to grower after state staff reviews grower application)
3. W-9 form
4. Voided check with bank info displayed in CDP Merchant Agreement (info must match)
Please email us at FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov if you have any questions or need assistance.
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WIC Direct Vendor Portal Highlight
Manual Card Entry
NEW this season will be the ability to manually enter WIC and Senior Card numbers into the Vendor Portal in place of scanning the QR code.
This is a secondary option if the QR code is damaged, lost, or otherwise not working.
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After selecting "New Purchase" from the dropdown menu, select "Manually Enter Card," which brings up the image on the left. Enter the 16-digit card number. It will bring up the same transaction screen you would see if you had scanned a QR code.
This will be discussed more in detail during our trainings on April 25.
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Senior FMNP Guidelines
Local SFMNP application periods are opening soon, and you may get questions from interested seniors about how to apply for benefits. Find an updated list of local agency contacts by clicking here.
Each year, senior participants must apply through their local program to receive SFMNP benefits and must meet the following eligibility criteria for 2024:
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Age: 60 years or older, or 55 years or older if you are Native American/Alaska Native
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Income: must be below 185% of Federal Poverty Level, meaning:
- 1 person: $2,322/month or $27,861/year
- 2 people: $3,151/month or $27,814/year
- Larger households add $829/monthly income for each additional person
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Residency: must be a resident of Washington State
SFMNP participants can use the new SFMNP Mobile App to check their balance, find local markets, or view their purchase history. Check out the SFMNP Mobile App flyer here!
Market Applications Due!
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This is a re-contracting year for all markets to participate in FMNP. If you're a returning market, your application is overdue. We will accept your application until May 1st.
Link to application: 2024-2026 Market Agreement Application (wa.gov)
If you are not sure about your status, please let our team know at FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov and we can check.
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